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The 8" Polishing and Buffing wheel is fitting with a scotchbrite medium wheel on the left for rapid cleaning and de-burring of metal and a Cloth wheel on the right hand side with fine polishing compound. | The 8" Polishing and Buffing wheel is fitting with a scotchbrite medium wheel on the left for rapid cleaning and de-burring of metal and a Cloth wheel on the right hand side with fine polishing compound. | ||
| − | It should be noted that polishing wheels are relatively high risk tools if used incorrectly so please don't use this tool unless you have had some training (here or elsewhere) in how to use them safely | + | It should be noted that polishing wheels are relatively high risk tools if used incorrectly so please don't use this tool unless you have had some training (here or elsewhere) in how to use them safely; We have an [[Tools/polishingwheel/induction|optional induction available]] if you've not had prior training on polishing wheels |
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The Scotchbrite wheel on the left is ideal for relatively fast cleaning and removal of metals. It's best suited for use on ferrous metals although it will be reasonably effective on cuperous. It is not recommended for use on aluminium. | The Scotchbrite wheel on the left is ideal for relatively fast cleaning and removal of metals. It's best suited for use on ferrous metals although it will be reasonably effective on cuperous. It is not recommended for use on aluminium. | ||
| − | The cloth polishing wheel on the right is loaded with a fine blue polishing compound and is intended for use on steel, stainless steel and jewellery metals. It will not give a mirror finish but will put a good shine on most things. Use only with the supplied polishing compound as contamination with other compounds may render the wheel un-usable. | + | The cloth polishing wheel on the right is loaded with a fine blue polishing compound and is intended for use on steel, stainless steel and jewellery metals. It will not give a mirror finish but will put a good shine on most things. Use only with the supplied polishing compound as contamination with other compounds may render the wheel un-usable. A stock of wheels of different grades is kept in a box behind the polisher but please ensure you know how to use them properly before attempting to change a wheel. New wheels are usually ordered from [https://www.heritageabrasives.co.uk/ Heritage Abrasives], but they have a large minimum order quantity so it's a good idea to ask around and try to do combined orders. |
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
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! Date !! Status !! Comment | ! Date !! Status !! Comment | ||
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| − | | | + | | 22nd November 2020 || Fully functional || New selection of wheels provided |
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Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future | Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future | ||
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== Maintainers == | == Maintainers == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:24, 1 December 2020
8" Polishing and Buffing Wheel
Introduction
The 8" Polishing and Buffing wheel is fitting with a scotchbrite medium wheel on the left for rapid cleaning and de-burring of metal and a Cloth wheel on the right hand side with fine polishing compound.
It should be noted that polishing wheels are relatively high risk tools if used incorrectly so please don't use this tool unless you have had some training (here or elsewhere) in how to use them safely; We have an optional induction available if you've not had prior training on polishing wheels
The Scotchbrite wheel on the left is ideal for relatively fast cleaning and removal of metals. It's best suited for use on ferrous metals although it will be reasonably effective on cuperous. It is not recommended for use on aluminium.
The cloth polishing wheel on the right is loaded with a fine blue polishing compound and is intended for use on steel, stainless steel and jewellery metals. It will not give a mirror finish but will put a good shine on most things. Use only with the supplied polishing compound as contamination with other compounds may render the wheel un-usable. A stock of wheels of different grades is kept in a box behind the polisher but please ensure you know how to use them properly before attempting to change a wheel. New wheels are usually ordered from Heritage Abrasives, but they have a large minimum order quantity so it's a good idea to ask around and try to do combined orders.
Current Status
| Date | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 22nd November 2020 | Fully functional | New selection of wheels provided |
Planned Upgrades
Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future
- None planned
Maintainers
These are the people who look after and repair the polishing wheel, they're the ones to contact if there's any problems with it
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Steve-R |
Recent Changes
If you make any non-trivial changes to the Polishing wheels or perform maintenance please note them here, delete records older than 1 yr
